Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 5 feet

Waikiki Aquarium

Juvenile, Nu'uuli, Samoa, 5 feet

Locally common in sheltered bays among coral where it feeds upon filamentous algae.  Typically forms a pair bond.  Extends broad dorsal and anal fins when disturbed.  Yellow stripes may disappear at will, appearing brown overall.  Juveniles have extremely tall fins.  Attains 16 inches.  Tropical & Subtropical Pacific including Hawaii and Japan.  Replaced by Zebrasoma desjardinii in the Indian Ocean.